Westward Movement

Welcome: Westward Movement
Description: This WebQuest is designed to allow students to explore the different motivations for people moving west in the 1800s. Students will explore ranchers, farmers, miners, and railroad workers on the western frontier.
Grade Level: 6-8
Curriculum: Social Studies
Keywords: homestead, dry farming, transcontinental, boomtown, subsidy
Author(s): Michelle Gainey, Christina Battle